Our Leaders. Your Cheer Squad....
Meet the Team Who Make It Happen
TINA McCARTHY
Wheel Women Founder
Specialized Ambassador
Level 1 NCAS Cycling Coach
Tour Guides Australia Accredited Guide
WINNER Grand Prize Hiroshima Inbound Tourism Ambassadors Award
Tina wears many hats—and a helmet with pride. As an Ambassador for Specialized Bicycles, she’s a driving force in the cycling world, recognised with the Cycling Victoria Iris Dixon Award for her outstanding contribution to women’s cycling, and the national Cycling Luminaries Award for Leadership.
Not only is she a qualified cycling coach, skilled bike mechanic, and accredited tour guide, Tina also speaks a little Japanese—just enough to charm the locals and navigate the winding backroads of Japan with ease.
Her heart lies in Japan, where her love of cycling and passion for empowering women come together. Tina believes bikes are more than just transport—they’re a gateway to adventure and a bridge between cultures.
Her work fostering connection between Australian and Japanese cyclists earned her the prestigious Hiroshima Inbound Travel Ambassadors Grand Prize from the Hiroshima Government Tourism Department.
A proud self-confessed Japanophile, Tina is never happier than when she’s pedalling through hidden villages, under cherry blossoms, or sharing the magic of Japanese cycling with others.
Find out more at: https://www.tinamccarthy.info/
Natasha - Geelong
Natasha is one of our senior coaches and ride leaders at Wheel Women and has headed up our Geelong branch for over 10 years. Natasha brings a wealth of experience to the team as a coach, instructor and personal trainer, there is nothing she doesn't know about staying active. A true Japan fan, she loves heading out on adventured by bike.
Arax loves nothing more than a hill to climb and to share the fun with bike buddies. New to the Wheel Women team she brings an extensive knowledge of marketing and communication skills. Her first love is to be on the bike, laughing, dancing and dreaming of the next adventure. A seasoned cyclist, no mountain is ever to high.
Arax - Melbourne
Yuki - Japan
Yuki is our WW Japan representative and is always there to help us out with planning and finding cool rides...not to mention getting the locals together for a fun ride when the team is in town! Yuki is a bike mechanic, pretty awesome gravel and MTB rider and is a fabulous advocate for women's cycling in Japan!
Takuma and Yuki in Japan
Our job would not be complete without friends
on the ground in Japan. Yuki and Takuma of Goodspeed Ihara bicycle shop have been with us since 2017, riding every adventure along side us. They bring a wealth of knowledge to every ride and are instrumental in organising our cycling buddies from Japan to join us on rides.
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We love riding with them and their friendship
and support of Wheel Women is amazing. They have created a space for Wheel Women Japan rides and activities and encouraged new riders to enter events and races. They truly 'get' the Wheel Women spirit...fun and friendship!
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A WHEEL WOMEN RIDE LEADER?
Our ride leaders and cycle guides aren’t chosen just for their cycling skills—they’re chosen for their heart. These are women who light up when they talk about bikes, who know how to connect, encourage, and empower. What sets them apart is their unwavering passion and their generous spirit in sharing it with others plus their unwavering sense of adventure.
If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to help more women fall in love with riding”, then maybe it’s time to join us. We’re always looking for Ride Leaders in different regions— tour guiding isn't an easy job but it is so rewarding.
All we ask is that you bring First Aid certification, solid riding experience, and a genuine desire to lead with kindness, patience, and positivity. It’s a volunteer role—but one that comes with a whole lot of rewards (and a few perks too!).
If you'd like to apply, contact us at: info@wheelwomen.com.au